Joji
R&B Singer
George Kusunoki Miller, known professionally as Joji and formerly for playing the characters Filthy Frank and Pink Guy, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, rapper, former comedian, and YouTuber. Miller's music has been described as a mix between R&B, lo-fi, and trip hop.
About
Joji, born George Miller in Osaka, Japan, on September 18, 1992, is a singer, songwriter and producer. He is best known as the co-creator of popular YouTube channel TVFilthyFrank and his alter ego Pink Guy. After gaining popularity from his comedic videos, he started to pursue music and released two EPs in 2014 and 2015 under the name “Pink Guy” before transitioning to the alias “Joji” in 2017 with the release of his debut single “Will He”. His debut album “In Tongues” was released in October 2017 and debuted at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Joji has since gone on to produce a wide array of music ranging from R&B to pop ballads. His sophomore album “Ballads 1” was released in 2018 and debuted at number 1 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. In 2020 Joji's third studio album "Nectar" was released which included collaborations with Diplo, Omar Apollo and rei brown. The album reached number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number four on the Billboard 200 chart.
Joji's also ventured into film acting when he starred as an assassin in Netflix Original movie "Polar". He has since been featured in several other films such as "Animals", "The Outsider" and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1992</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Joji is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On September 18th, 1992, Joji was born in Osaka, Japan.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2007</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Joji Moves to New York</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Joji moves to New York City to pursue a career in music.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2008</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Joji Starts YouTube Channel</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Joji starts his YouTube channel with comedic skits and videos.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2011</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Joji Releases First EP</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Joji releases his first EP, In Tongues, on December 26th, 2011.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Joji Announces Retirement from YouTube</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">In July of 2017, Joji announced his retirement from YouTube and his transition into music full time.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2018</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Joji Releases Debut Album</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Joji releases his debut album, Ballads 1, on October 26th, 2018.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Joji's 2nd Album Nectar Drops</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On July 10th, 2020, Joji released Nectar, his second studio album.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> His Music</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Joji's music is a unique blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop. His songs are full of emotion and tell stories about his life and experiences. He has a talent for creating a captivating sound that can evoke strong feelings for listeners.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> His Style</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Joji has a great style when it comes to fashion and music. He often wears minimalist clothes with interesting prints or patterns. His music also has elements of different genres, making it stand out in the crowd.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> His Lyrics</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Joji's lyrics are both meaningful and relatable. They often touch upon topics such as relationships, love, heartbreak, life struggles, and more. He is able to write his lyrics in a way that resonates with many people, making his songs special to listen to.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Started Off as a Comedian</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Joji, born George Miller in Osaka, Japan, first gained fame as a comedian and YouTube personality in his early 20s.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> He is Bi-Lingual</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Joji is fluent in both English and Japanese and has released music in both languages.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Collaborated with World Famous Artists</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Joji has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Diplo, Skrillex, and Lil Yachty.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Received Platinum Certification for His Songs</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Joji's single "SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK" was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2020.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Nominated for the Grammy Awards</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2020, Joji was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards.</p></div>
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